Bout Time 1 Posted June 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 Yep. When I pulled the tank I found out the welds on the rear angle mounting bracket had broken basically leaving the tank loose in the back. The leak was over one of the cross braces the tank rests on. I guess tank movement caused a wear issue. Anyways, I'm gonna down size the tank to make it an easier install. 52x21x8.25 yields 39 gallons which is plenty for me. The front will attach in the same spot. I'm just gonna shorten the back of the tank by one support brace and lose the L shape on the passenger side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bout Time 1 Posted July 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Replaced the old tank with a new 40 gallon built by Austin Waddell in Merritt Island. He did a great job. Splashed her today and all good! Check out the welds on that tank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polliwog Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 It's good to know that it can be pulled without cutting. Did you get the same tank to replace it ? I'm still curious as to how the tank failed and from what. Age alone shouldn't make an aluminum tank go bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.A. Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 Moisture (condensation, water in gas, etc) collecting in the bottom of the tank will cause corrosion. Once the corrosion eats thru the tank, small, pin-hole leaks will develop. Expect 20-25 years out of an aluminum tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bout Time 1 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 On 7/7/2017 at 0:16 PM, polliwog said: It's good to know that it can be pulled without cutting. Did you get the same tank to replace it ? I'm still curious as to how the tank failed and from what. Age alone shouldn't make an aluminum tank go bad. TNT boatworks tack welded the original angle bracket mounts on. The welds on the rear bracket failed causing the tank to be loose in the rear. The hole was directly above one of the bulkheads the tank sits on. Probably from rubbing and just being old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bout Time 1 Posted July 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 Polished her up and back on the water! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polliwog Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Who did you have make up the new tank? Maybe this should be in a "sticky" since many 20 yr old LTs are coming of age and need replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bout Time 1 Posted September 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 Austin Waddell in Merrit Island. +1 (321) 508-7746 He builds awesome tanks at a good price and is a hell of a welder. Tell him I told you about him. My name is Dave Schulte from Jacksonville. He charged me 10 bucks a gallon. Totally happy with his work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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